torrilynn

Hi, my name is Torri Lynn and I am a college student that attends Illinois Central College in Illinois. The major that I am currently studying is journalism. I chose journalism as my major because I love to write and I want to learn more about the different styles and ways that I can write. I mainly write poems and short stories. I hope everyone enjoys what I write and continue to follow me as I grow and learn.

As time has passed by, there has been an increasing concern about the United States economic position. The Republicans and Democrats have yet to make a compromise about a plan to help improve the economy, other than the American Jobs Act. President...

They once met in a special place a place they would call their own
Constantly chatting laughing and spending time together never wanting to be alone
Their thoughts clashed and the creative flow was always in the air
Comforting were each...

As I watched the video, I learned a lot about mentally ill residents and how more and more of them are now staying in prisons instead of mental hospitals or institutions where they belong. I learned about a few of the prisoners that stay in these...

Everyday we walk and talk, we live our lives according to our hearts, our thoughts, and most importantly our actions. We are the ones who control our own futures to a certain extent. Sometimes, people our lives they may...

1. Love
Due to a female's hormones, environment, upbringing, and varies other reasons, one of the many things that we want the most is love. Whether this love comes from a relationship, family, or friend, we would...

Gardens can be seen as sanctuaries or plots, where someone can grow flowers, vegetables, fruits, or a variety of other plants. Simple misconceptions about gardens are that they are hard to maintain, hard to construct,...

The first thing that attracted you to this hub was not the title of this hub, but the picture that is associated with this hub. Yes, the picture is of me, which was taken around two years ago. I was extremely bored and...

Optical illusions are defined as being perceived images that are different from reality. This is caused by the eye obtaining information that is processed by the brain that gives a perception that does not match the...

Recently, I've noticed how studies are showing that more and more children are dropping out of high school and college. More than likely this is due to the environment, personal reasons, lack of motivation, money, etc....

What is it ? Does it exist ? A real guide to how females are suppose to act in public, privately, and when they are around their friends ? Yes, this guide does exist that stands to speak on the wrongs and rights of what...

There is this show called "My Strange Addiction" that features people that consume, smell, or feel things that are out of the ordinary. Mostly, on this show, these people would consume things that shouldn't be consumed...

Due to this economy and ever rising prices of goods and services, it is important more than ever that we learn to conserve our money and to spend it according to our needs and not our wants. There are many ways to learn...

In this recipe, there is a little spin on the classic traditional lasagna that you are use to. Instead of one type of cheese, there are four different types. The four different types of cheeses are cottage cheese,...

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were German academics that wrote folklores. Some of these popular folktales are popular stories such as Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, and Snow White. The story of the brothers began...

In today's society, I've noticed that the main problem is our inability to respect others, when they really need us the most. The things that we were taught and our environment in which we grew up in has had either a...

Yoga is a type of exercise that helps to relieve stress, while toning your body and tightening your muscles. Many people are now taking part in this exercise more than before because it is less stressful on your body...

The second best dessert choice that I would choose after chocolate would be cheesecake. Not just any cheesecake, but strawberry cheesecake. I found that when I ate plain cheesecake that I didn't like it because it...

Love Love Love
was it meant for me ?
how did this come about?
how did this come to be ?
your touch your kiss
the twinkle in your eyes
the laughter the fun
no wonder feelings never die
you speak of truth...

Chocolate is the processed food that comes from the seed of the Theobroma cacao tree. There is evidence that chocolate or caco has been used in ever since 1100 BC as a beverage. Back in the Mayan and Aztec time period,...

Money is an object that is accepted as payment for goods and services. The dollars and cents that we use to day help fund research projects, education, salaries, wages, and so much more. Due to our ever changing...

Due to our society, every woman should make sure that they have the right objects in their purse. In case of an emergency, you have the right things at hand to properly make sure that the situation can be handled. This...

Around this time of year, particulary in March, millions and millions of people are getting ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The misconceptions about St. Patrick's Day are that it deals with wearing green,...

When I was in the fourth grade, we had the option of picking a class that we wanted to do for fun such as cooking, art, or a music class. I decided to be a part of the cooking class. We made different foods that were...

In today's society,socialization is seen as being the process of inheriting norms and customs by individuals so that they are able to possess the necessary skills and habits to participate within his or her own society....

When I was in a program called Destination Technology, we visited different colleges and even went to a tecnology and engineer fair. I learned a lot about the way that things worked, how details matter, and the ways in...

When I was younger, I remember learning how to write the alphabet, spell my name, learning of different colors, and learning how to count. I remember being fascinated by counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and...

When I was younger, I remember how my mother brought the entire children encyclopedia for me so that I could gain knowledge about space and do certain activities. I remember stumbling upon a book that said making...

They once met in a special place a place they would call their own
Constantly chatting laughing and spending time together never wanting to be alone
Their thoughts clashed and the creative flow was always in the air...

As the days pass by and the beloved Valentine's Day approaches. The thoughts and ideas on where to go are scrambling through everyone's mind, male or female. Here I've compiled up a list of the top 10 places to take...

In today’s society, the funding for education has become a relevant and serious problem in the eyes of school district boards across America. The main problem is that there is not enough money received in order to buy...

Millions and millions of people of today are living with a disease that they are unaware of. These people are unaware of possible diseases because they are either too nervous or scared to get checked by a doctor and/or...

As I watched the video, I learned a lot about mentally ill residents and how more and more of them are now staying in prisons instead of mental hospitals or institutions where they belong. I learned about a few of the...

As I watched a video, I learned about a child named Jacob that was diagnosed with ADHD and was prescribed Ritalin. He was given more and more medication. As he was given more and more medication, he was diagnosed with...

As, I watched a video about the wounded platoon, I learned about a soldier of the name of Kenny Eastridge. His mentor was a sergeant called Shawn Huey. Everyone liked Huey and felt that he was a good guy. As Kenny and...

Imagine your house destroyed, your loved one’s severly injured or missing and everything you’ve owned gone. These events have actually happened to people that have been involved in natural disasters across America....

In today’s society, the amount of pollution has increased significantly due to the amount of waste produced by humans and manufactured products of virgin material. As the amount of waste has increased, there has been...

Millions and millions of people throughout the United States have been affected by unhealthy food consumption. Some people believe that unhealthy food consumption is because of our lack of concern. While other people...

Walter J. Freeman was a young enthusiastic individual, who was eager to make an impact on the world as we know it. Even as a young adult, he was eager to get involved in the medical field and making a name for himself....

In today’s society, customs and norms are looked upon as unwritten rules that everyone is expected to follow. A person that decides to go against these customs and norms are labeled as deviants. In a way, everyone...

In today’s society, socialization is viewed differently in the eyes of many. Socialization is seen as the interactions of people in a given society. Others might see socialization as being the interactions of people...

In the book, “Shantung Compound”, Langdon Gilkey speaks about his time spent in an internment camp in China. He speaks about how Americans, British, Russians, and people of other ethnicities were forced to live in a...

In the beginning of this book, Americans, Italians, British, and Russians were living a comfortable life in China. These people were use to others doing their laundry, cooking, and cleaning for them. One day, the...

As time has passed by, there has been an increasing concern about the United States economic position. The Republicans and Democrats have yet to make a compromise about a plan to help improve the economy, other than...

In today’s society, obesity is a major health issue that has been on the rise. The many factors that contribute to obesity in America are food, genes, environment, pressure, the thyroid gland, and decreased smoking....

A deviant is someone who goes against the norms and expectations that everyone in society is expected to follow. In America, a deviant can be someone who isn’t trying to be successful, does something illegal, or...

There are many nursing homes located throughout the United States. These nursing homes range in many different sizes from small to big, from luxurious to simple. The design of the nursing home depends on when they were...

Music is an art form that consists of tempo, pitch, rhythm, and dynamics. The definition and production of music varies culture to culture. For example, the African and Irish cultures have their own type of music that...

In today’s society, teen pregnancy has been on a steady incline. There are many factors that can help explain the increase of teen pregnancy in the United States. Some of these factors are peer pressure, the...

As I lay soundly asleep in my bed, I was awoken by my mother’s hands shaking me to get up.” I have a surprise for you wake up”, my mother exclaimed with excitement. “ Mom ! ” , I crooned as I slowly began to...

As the days have progressed, the apparent concern on everyone's mind is the increased violence in society. The senseless killings, crimes, and injuries that has happened to innocent people needs to come to an end. The...

While your watching your next show or movie, always remember that this is not reality, only just a scripted projection of what you might want your relationship to be like. The televised programs that are shown are of...